Dress shirt protector



Dec. 5, 1933. N. E. BLECHMAN DRESS SHIRT PROTECTOR Filed Dec. 29, 1931 Patented Dec. 5, 1933 V UNITED STATES DRESS SHIRT PROTECTOR Nelson E. Blechman, Washington, D. C.

Application December 29,1931 I Serial No. 583,755

7 Claims.-

This invention relates to an improvement in dress shirts and more particularly to that class of dress shirts having stiff bosoms, which are extensively used for formal wear and commonly called Tuxedo shirts.

It is the object of my invention to provide protection for the stiff bosoms of Tuxedo shirts against the effects of perspiration. It is a matter of common knowledge that such dress shirts, after a short period of time in which the wearer exerts himself to any extent, such as by dancing, become unsightly, wrinkled and uncomfortable, caused by the perspiration of wearer softening the starch in the stiff bosom of the dress shirt. The perspiration ruins the form of the stiff bosom and gives rise to an unpleasant odor, which not only mars the appearance of the wearer; but also constitutes a form of discomfort to himself and his companion, each of which is-sufiicient to ruin an evenings entertainment and enjoyment. My invention eliminates these disadvantages by providing a waterproof protective sheet for the bosom of the dress shirt which is attached to the shirt by simple means. The same does not add any difiiculties to the already present ones of putting on a formal shirt. The inherent construction of the shirt is in no wise altered by my improvement and the provision of the improvement involves but an insignificant expense. An important factor of my invention is the fact that the water-proof sheet can be easily detached from the shirt for the purpose of laundering either the shirt or the sheet, thereby eliminating all chances of an odor of perspiration attaching to the shirt or waterproof sheet. The waterproof sheet is not rigid or braced but conforms easily and naturally to the shape of the stiff bosom of the shirt, and its presence is not discernible to the observer. 40 Since it is of extremely light weight, the wearer is also not aware of its presence by any other means than by the comfort resulting from it.

Other objects and purposes will appear from the detailed description of the preferred embodiment 45 of my invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which,

Figure 1 is a front elevation of a stiff bosomed shirt with my invention incorporated therein,

Figure 2 is a sectional View along line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figur 3 is an elevation of the top portion of my water-proof sheet.

In Figure 1, a formal dress shirt is designated by 1, having a stiff bosom 2, and a collar band 3, the shirt is buttoned at the rear edge 4, and

the front. bosom is provided with an imitation pleat 5, and button holes are also provided on the front bosom for the reception of studs 6.

Heretofore, the perspiration of the wearer caused the wrinkling and the distortion of the bosom after a short period of wear or exertion by the wearer. According to my invention, I provide a waterproof sheet 8, such as rubberized sheeting or oiled silk, behind the stiff bosom, which is cut at its upper portion 12 to conform 05 to the shape of the collar band. This layer or sheet extends beyond the sides of the stiff bosom and is attached to the shirt beyond the stiff bosom by readily detachable means. In my embodiment I have shown the use of snap fasteners, which are easily and cheaply attached, with the female portion sewed on the shirt and the male portion on the rubberized sheet. Any other conventional form of simple fastening means may be employed, as buttons and corresponding but- 76 ton holes. The waterproof sheet preferably extends beyond the bosom and below the belt line of the trousers, so that, any perspiration on the sheet will not run on the shirt between the bosom and the belt line; but will be absorbed by the 80 underwear below the belt line, thus eliminating any possibility of the perspiration contacting the vest.

The waterproof sheet is securely fixed to the shirt by both the fastening means as well as the studs which also pass therethrough. At the same time it is readily detachable and may be used; with another shirt while the first is being laundered. My invention is as well adapted to be applied to shirts already made as well as to ones in the process of manufacture.

Having described my invention, what I claim 1s:

1. In the combination of a shirt having a stiff bosom, a protective waterproof sheet for said bosom, fastening means fixed to the edge of said sheet and readily detachable fastening means cooperating with said first mentioned means fixed to the inside of said shirt beyond the edges of the said stiff bosom. loo

2. In the combination claim included in claim 1 wherein said waterproof sheet extends below said bosom to a substantial extent.

3. In the combination of ashirt having a stiff bosom, a protective waterproof sheet for said bosom, fastening means fixed to said sheet and readily detachable fastening means cooperating with said first mentioned means fixed to the inside of said shirt.

4. In the combination of a shirt having a still? no bosom, fastening means fixed to said sheet and readily detachable fastening means cooperating with said first mentioned means fixed to the inside of saidshirt beyond the edges of the said stifif bosom.

5. In a combination of a shirt having a stifi bosom a protective waterproof sheet for said bosom, fastening means fixed to said sheet and readily detachable fastening means cooperating with said first mentioned means fixed to the inside of said shirt beyond the edges of the said stiff bosom, the said waterproof sheet extending below the belt line of the said shirt.

6. In a combination of a shirt having a. stiff bosom a protective waterproof sheet for said bosom, fastening means fixed to said sheet and readily detachable fastening means cooperating with said first mentioned means fixed to the inside of said shirt beyond the edges of the said stiff bosom, said waterproof sheet completely superimposing the entire inside surface of the stiff bosom, and the said waterproof sheet extending below the belt line of the said shirt.

7. In a combination of a shirt having a stiff bosom, a protective waterproof sheet attached to said shirt by means of snap fasteners, the male portion of the said snap fasteners being fixed to said sheet in a manner to cooperate with the female portion of said snap fasteners fixed to the inside of said shirt adjacent to and beyond the edges of the said stiff bosom, button holes in said waterproof sheet adapted to receive studs passing through the button holes provided on the front bosom of the said shirt for the reception of studs, whereby the said waterproof sheet is removably attached to the inside surface of the front portion of the shirt and completely superimposes the entire inside surface of the stiff bosom.

NELSON E. BLECHMAN. 

